Directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck from a script by Julian Fellowes, Christopher McQuarrie and Jeffrey Nachmanoff, the film revolves around Frank (Depp), an American tourist visiting Italy to mend a broken heart. Elise (Jolie) is an extraordinary woman who deliberately crosses his path. Against the breathtaking backdrop of Venice, Frank pursues a potential romance but soon finds himself the pursued as he and Elise are caught in a whirlwind of intrigue and danger.